Things to do in Toshima

About Toshima

Toshima is a high-density special ward located in the heart of Tokyo, serving as a major transportation and commercial hub for the metropolis. The district is defined by the Ikebukuro terminal, which handles one of the highest daily passenger volumes in the world. Visitors can easily reach cultural landmarks from here, including the scenic paths of Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden [31769] or the iconic Shibuya Crossing [1317120]. It functions as a nexus between northern Tokyo's residential character and the intense urban energy of neighboring districts like the Imperial Palace [31803] area.

Good to know

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   Toshima hosts the Tokiwaso Manga Museum, a reconstruction of the apartment building where legendary manga artists like Osamu Tezuka once lived and worked.

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   The ward has officially declared itself a 'City of International Culture and Art' to promote its focus on anime and digital media industry growth.

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   Toshima was the first municipality in Japan to declare an 'SDGs Future City' initiative, prioritizing aggressive carbon-neutral goals for urban redevelopment.

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   Despite its dense urban nature, the ward successfully eliminated its registered 'waiting list' for childcare services through extensive infrastructure investment.